
Expansion Cards
USB 3.1 expansion card with external Type A and Type C connector
ECU03
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with external TypeAand Type C connector
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The following manual and guides were carefully prepared by the SilverStone engineering team to
help you maximize the potential of your SilverStone product. Please keep this manual for future
reference when upgrading or performing maintenance on your system. A copy of this manual can also
be downloaded from our website at:
Installation and system optimization guide:
Product Overview
Installation Guide
Attention
Warranty Information
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Product Overview
Specifications
The SilverStone ECU03 is a USB 3.1 expansion card with external
Type A and Type C connector. It offers 10Gbps bandwidth for
excellent stability and transfer rate when multiple external USB
devices are in use simultaneously. The ECU03 is also backwards
compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 and supports UASP (USB Attached
SCSI Protocol) for enhanced performance. For operating systems
with XHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface), the ECU03 will
easily install without the need for any drivers because it also supports
XHCI. For those looking to upgrade or add additional USB 3.1 ports
or devices to their computer, the ECU03 is a great starting point.
SuperSpeed USB 3.1 with Type A and Type C ports
PCI-E Gen2.0 x2, throughput up to 10Gbps
Compliant with eXtensible Host Controller Interface (XHCI) specification Revision 1.1
Compliant with USB Attached SCSI Protocol Revision 1.0 (UASP)
Includes optional low profile slot cover for supporting low profile cases
Model No.
Power requirement
Form Factor
USB 3.1 controller
USB Ports
Transmitting Speed
Operating system support
Power Management
Current protection
* If your OS version is Windows 7 or earlier, please install driver (available from SilverStone website) prior to using the ECU03.
** Windows 8 or 8.1, 10 supports ECU03 automatically so you do not need to install additional driver for it.
*** User should check for XHCI function in Ubuntu/Linux or Mac OS, if computer system supports XHCI function then it can support ECU03 automatically
without additional driver installation.
SST-ECU03
5V via SATA 15-pin power connector
Low profile - PCI-E 2.0 x2 (10Gbps)
ASMedia ASM1142
USB 3.1 Type A x 1
USB 3.1 Type C x 1, DFP with Rp=10KΩ and up to 5V 3A
USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gbps), USB 3.1 Gen1/USB 3.0 (5Gbps), USB 2.0 (480Mbps), USB 1.1 (12Mbps)
Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)*, 8/8.1/10(32bit/64bit)**, Ubuntu/Linux/Mac OS***
Support USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 link power management
Support over current detection and protection
Introduction
Features
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Installation Guide
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Installieren Sie die ECU03 im PCI-E-Steckplatz am Motherboard.
Instale el ECU03 en el zócalo PCI-E de la placa base.
Installare ECU03 nell’alloggio PCI-E sulla scheda madre.
Install ECU03 into PCI-E slot on the motherboard.
マザーボードのPCI-EスロットにECU03をインストールします。
Установите карту ECU03 в слот PCI-E на системной плате.
將ECU03 安裝於主機板上的PCI-E插槽。
将ECU03 安装于主板上的PCI-E插槽。
메인보드의 PCI-E 슬롯에 ECU03를 설치합니다.
Installez l'ECU03 dans l'emplacement PCI-E de la carte mère.
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Mit einem 15-poligen SATA-Stromanschluss
verbinden.
Connexion au connecteur d’alimentation SATA à
15 broches.
Enchufe el conector de potencia SATA de 15 pines
Collegare al connettore di alimentazione SATA a 15 pin.
Connect to 15pin SATA power connector. Подключите 15-контактный разъем питания SATA
15핀 SATA 전원 커넥터에 연결합니다.
將15pin SATA電源線接上。
将15pin SATA电源线接上。
15ピンSATA電源コネクタに接続します。
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15-pin SATA power
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Schließen Sie Ihr USB 3.1-Gerät an und genießen die USB 3.1-Super-Speed-Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit von 10 Gbit/s.
Conecte su dispositivo USB 3.1 y disfrute de la súper velocidad de transferencia de 10Gbit/s de USB 3.1
Collegare il dispositivo USB 3.1 per apprezzare la velocità di trasferimento Super Speed USB 3.1 10 Gbit/s.
Plug in your USB 3.1 device and enjoy the 10Gbit/s USB 3.1 super speed transfer rate.
PluginyourUSB3.1デバイスを接続して、USB3.1の超高速転送速度10Gbit/sを実感できます。
Подключите устройство с интерфейсом USB 3.1 и передавайте данные со скоростью 10 Гбит/с через разъем USB 3.1.
連接USB 3.1裝置並開始享受高速傳輸速度。
连接USB 3.1装置并开始享受高速传输速度。
USB 3.1 장치를 연결하면 10Gbit/s USB 3.1 초고속 전송 속도를 이용할 수 있습니다.
Branchez votre périphérique USB 3.1 et bénéficiez du taux de transfert de 10 Gbit/s de l'USB 3.1 SuperSpeed.
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1. Wenn es sich bei Ihrem Betriebssystem um Windows 7 oder eine ältere Version handelt, installieren Sie vor
Verwendung der ECU03 bitte den Treiber (auf der SilverStone-Webseite verfügbar).
2. Windows 8 oder 8.1, 10 unterstützen die ECU03 automatisch, wodurch Sie keinen zusätzlichen Treiber installieren
müssen.
3. Nutzer sollten Ubuntu/Linux oder Mac OS auf XHCI-Funktion prüfen; falls das Computersystem XHCI unterstützt,
kann die ECU03 automatisch ohne zusätzlichen Treiber genutzt werden.
1. If your OS version is Windows 7 or earlier, please install driver (available from SilverStone website) prior to using
the ECU03.
2. Windows 8 or 8.1, 10 supports ECU03 automatically so you do not need to install additional driver for it.
3. User should check for XHCI function in Ubuntu/Linux or Mac OS, if computer system supports XHCI function
then it can support ECU03 automatically without additional driver installation.
1. Si la versión de su SO es Windows 7 o anterior, por favor instale el controlador (disponible en la página web de
SilverStone) antes de usar la ECU03.
2. Windows 8 u 8.1, 10 acepta el ECU03 automáticamente, por lo que no necesita instalar controladores adicionales.
3. El usuario debería comprobar la función XHCI en Ubuntu/Linux o Mac OS, si el sistema acepta la función XHCI,
entonces aceptará el ECU03 automáticamente sin necesidad de instalar controladores adicionales.
1. Se la versione del sistema operativo è Windows 7 o precedente, installare il driver (disponibile sul sito SilverStone)
prima di utilizzare ECU03.
2. Windows 8 o 8.1, 10 supporta automaticamente ECU03, quindi non è necessario installare alcun driver aggiuntivo.
3. È necessario verificare la funzione XHCI su Ubuntu/Linux o Mac OS; se il sistema del computer supporta la funzione
XHCI allora può supportare automaticamente ECU03 senza installazione di driver aggiuntivi.
1. Si la version de votre système d'exploitation est Windows 7 ou une version antérieure, veuillez installer le pilote
(disponible sur le site Web SilverStone) avant d'utiliser le ECU03.
2. Windows 8 et 8.1, 10 prennent en charge automatiquement l'ECU03, vous ne devez donc pas installer de pilote
supplémentaire dédié.
3. L'utilisateur doit vérifier la présence de la fonction XHCI dans Ubuntu/Linux ou Mac OS ; si le système
informatique prend en charge la fonction XHCI il peut prendre en charge automatiquement l'ECU03 sans
installation de pilote supplémentaire.

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1. При использовании ОС Windows 7 и более ранних версий перед применением док-станции ECU03 установите
драйвер (доступен на веб-сайте компании SilverStone).
2. В ОС Windows 8 или 8.1, 10 карта ECU03 поддерживается автоматически, поэтому установка дополнительного
драйвера не требуется.
3. Пользователь должен проверить наличие функции XHCI в ОС Ubuntu/Linux или Mac OS, если ОС компьютера
поддерживает функцию XHCI, то карта ECU03 поддерживается автоматически без
необходимости
установки дополнительного драйвера.
1. 若作業系統為Windows 7之前的版本(包含 windows 7) ,請先安裝驅動程式後再使用ECU03。
2. ECU03已經支援Windows 8 或 8.1,10所以當您使用ECU03時,不用安裝驅動程式就可使用。
3. 當您使用ECU03前,請確認您的Ubuntu/Linux 或 Mac作業系統是否支援XHCI功能,若已經支援XHCI功能,不用安
裝驅動程式就可使用。
1. 若操作系统为Windows 7之前的版本(包含 windows 7) ,请先安装驱动程序后再使用ECU03。
2. ECU03已经支持Windows 8 或 8.1,10所以当您使用ECU03时,不用安装驱动程序就可使用。
3. 当您使用ECU03前,请确认您的Ubuntu/Linux 或 Mac操作系统是否支持XHCI功能,若已经支持XHCI功能,不用安
装驱动程序就可使用。
1.ご使用のOSバージョンがWindows7または以前のものであれば、ECU03のご使用前にドライバ(SilverStoneウェブサ
イトから入手可能)をインストールしてください。
2.Windows8および8.1,10では自動的にECU03に対応するので、ドライバを別途インストールする必要はありません。
3.Ubuntu/LinuxまたはMacOSにおいてXHCI機能への対応の有無はユーザーによる確認が必要です。コンピューター
システムがXHCI機能に対応している場合は、ドライバの別途インストールは不要で自動的にECU03に対応します。
1. 사용자의 OS 버전이 Windows 7 또는 이전 버전일 경우 ECU03를 사용하기 전에 드라이버(SilverStone
웹사이트에서 다운로드할 수 있음)를 설치하십시오.
2. Windows 8 또는 8.1, 10은 ECU03를 자동으로 지원하기 때문에 드라이버를 추가적으로 설치할 필요가 없습니다.
3. 사용자는 Ubuntu/Linux 또는 Mac OS에서 XHCI를 확인해야 하고, 컴퓨터 운영 체제가 XHCI 기능을 지원할 경우
드라이버의 추가 설치 없이 ECU03를 자동으로 지원할 수 있습니다.

Warranty Information
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Expansion Cards ECU03
This product has a limited 1 year warranty in North America and Australia.
For information on warranty periods in other regions, please contact your reseller or SilverStone authorized distributor.
1. Product component defects or damages resulted from defective production is covered under warranty.
Defects or damages with the following conditions will be fixed or replaced under SilverStone Technology’s jurisdiction.
a) Usage in accordance with instructions provided in this manual, with no misuse, overuse, or other inappropriate actions.
b) Damage not caused by natural disaster (thunder, fire, earthquake, flood, salt, wind, insect, animals, etc…)
c) Product is not disassembled, modified, or fixed. Components not disassembled or replaced.
d) Warranty mark/stickers are not removed or broken.
Loss or damages resulted from conditions other than ones listed above are not covered under warranty.
2. Under warranty, SilverStone Technology’s maximum liability is limited to the current market value for the product (depreciated value, excluding
shipping, handling, and other fees). SilverStone Technology is not responsible for other damages or loss associated with the use of product.
3. Under warranty, SilverStone Technology is obligated to repair or replace its defective products. Under no circumstances will SilverStone
Technology be liable for damages in connection with the sale, purchase, or use including but not limited to loss of data, loss of business, loss of
profits, loss of use of the product or incidental or consequential damage whether or not foreseeable and whether or not based on breach of warranty,
contract or negligence, even if SilverStone Technology has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
4. Warranty covers only the original purchaser through authorized SilverStone distributors and resellers and is not transferable to a second hand
purchaser.
5. You must provide sales receipt or invoice with clear indication of purchase date to determine warranty eligibility.
6. If a problem develops during the warranty period, please contact your retailer/reseller/SilverStone authorized distributors or SilverStone
http://www.silverstonetek.com.
Please note that: (i) You must provide proof of original purchase of the product by a dated itemized receipt; (ii) You shall bear the cost of shipping
(or otherwise transporting) the product to SilverStone authorized distributors. SilverStone authorized distributors will bear the cost of shipping
(or otherwise transporting) the product back to you after completing the warranty service; (iii) Before you send the product, you must be issued a
Return Merchandise Authorization (“RMA”) number from SilverStone. Updated warranty information will be posted on SilverStone’s official website.
Please visit http://www.silverstonetek.com for the latest updates.
Warranty terms & conditions
Additional info & contacts
For North America ([email protected])
SilverStone Technology in North America may repair or replace defective product with refurbished product that is not new but has been
functionally tested.
Replacement product will be warranted for remainder of the warranty period or thirty days, whichever is longer. All products
should be sent back to the place of purchase if it is within 30 days of purchase, after 30 days, customers need to initiate RMA
procedure with SilverStone Technology in USA by first downloading the “USA RMA form for end-users” form from the below link
and follow its instructions.
http://silverstonetek.com/contactus.php

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For Australia only ([email protected])
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure.
Please refer to above “Warranty terms & conditions” for further warranty details.
SilverStone Technology Co., Ltd. 12F No. 168 Jiankang Rd., Zhonghe Dist.,
New Taipei City 235 Taiwan R.O.C. + 886-2-8228-1238
(standard international call charges apply)
For Europe ([email protected])
For all other regions ([email protected])


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